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December 2014

12 Dec 2014Gender in Conflict
What is the theme of this EUISS article? Well, how about this – in order to address the gender-related consequences of conflict, an exclusive focus on sexual violence and the portrayal of women as prey has to stop. Such a narrative not only underestimates women’s capabilities for self-help, it also hinders their empowerment. More on «Gender in Conflict»

22 Sep 2014Rethinking Global Drug Policy
What would happen if governments pushed criminal syndicates aside and took over the now illicit drug trade? According to a recent Global Commission on Drug Policy report, production would become heavily regulated and drug use would become a public health problem rather than a crime. More on «Rethinking Global Drug Policy»

5 Feb 2014Trains, Terrain, and Terrorism
Why has India experienced more terrorist attacks since 1970 than almost any other country? Andrea Malji identifies two "unevens" as the problems – the uneven development of the country's political system and infrastructure, and the uneven terrain of the sub-continent. More on «Trains, Terrain, and Terrorism»